Yamaha XVS650L(AL) Drag Star User Manual
Specifications and Main Features
- Model: Yamaha XVS650(C)/XVS650A(C)
- Engine Capacity: Air cooled with four-horse power stroke and SOHC engine and a single cylinder engine
- Total Volume: 649cc
- Cylinder Diameter and Stroke Model: 81.0 x 63.0 mm
- Compression Ratio: 9.0/1
- Derived Force: 37 kW (50 HP) `at rotational speed of 7, 000 rpm`
- Shearing Stress Ratio: 56 Nm (41.3 lb-ft) `at rotational speed of 3, 500 rpm`
- Fuel System: Carburetor system with 2 x BS29
- Gas Ignition System: Ignition system of Transistorised ignition type
- Transmission: Five gear ratio constant mesh system
- Final output: Chain driven final output
- Front Brake: Disc brakes with hydraulics of size 298mm
- Rear Brake: Type Drum, size 200mm
- Sizes of Tires: Front with 100/90-19 and rear with 130/90-15
- Distance Between Wheels: 1,570 mm
- Height of the Seat: 650 mm
- Gas/Chemical Tank Volume: Hold 16 litres or 3.5 Imp gal or 4.2 US gal
- Weight: 230 kg or 507 lbs
- The Maximum sack load measurable with XVS650(C): 180 kg (397 lbs) or with KVS650A(C): 200 kg (441 lbs)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What gas should I use with the Yamaha XVS650?
A: Use of unleaded gasoline would be the best and the octane number should be equal to or greater than 86
Q: Do I need to do maintenance during the break-in period?
A: During the break-in period of 0 to 1,600 km (1,000 mi), do not exceed a throttle opening of 1/3 and avoid straining the engine in any way.
Q: What is the fuel tank capacity on the motor?
A: The fuel tank has a total capacity of 16 liters (3.5 Imp gal, 4.2 US gal), with 3 liters (0.7 Imp gal, 0.8 US gal) fitted as reserve.
Q: How do I go about starting the engine when it is cold?
A: Warm up a cold engine by rotating the fuel cock NW to ON, rotating the main switch and engine stop switch to ON, selecting neutral gear and cranking the choke.
Q: What should I do in the event that the engine doesn’t start?
A: The starting procedure is the same for both engines and if the engine does not start, simply let go of the turning switch, count to 5 and repeat the process for no more than 10 second intervals.
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